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Beautifully BuiltSurviving the Mirra Peak Avalanche: Jeff Rasley’s StoryIn this unforgettable conversation, climber and author Jeff Rasley shares the terrifying moment an avalanche tore down Nepal’s Mirra Peak — a split second that turned a routine expedition into a fight for survival. Jeff takes us inside the chaos, the instinct to run, and the heartbreaking reality of losing fellow climbers on the mountain.This episode dives deep into the physical and emotional toll of mountaineering’s most dangerous moments, the resilience required to move forward, and the profound ways a single event can reshape a life.A gripping, raw, and deeply human story you wo...
2025-11-1945 min
Teatime with Miss LizMiss Liz Serves Returning Guest Jeff Rasley FROM HIMALAYAS TO HUMANITYTEATIME WITH MISS LIZGuest Feature: Jeff Rasley October 16th, 2025 — 3 PM EST LIVE on Miss Liz’s Platforms TITLE FROM HIMALAYAS TO HUMANITY: The Life and Legacy of Jeff Rasley TAGLINE“Adventure is only the beginning — the real climb is toward compassion.” TOPIC Author, adventurer, and humanitarian Jeff Rasley returns to the Teatime table to share his ongoing journey from the Himalayas to humanity. Through his books, expeditions, and community leadership, Jeff bridges cultures, inspires service, and reminds us that the truest exploration begins within. 50-WORD BIOJeff Rasley is an author, humanitarian, and mountaineer known for his Himalayan expeditions and his foundi...
2025-10-161h 00
Teatime with Miss LizMiss Liz Serves Returning Guest Jeff Rasley FROM HIMALAYAS TO HUMANITYTEATIME WITH MISS LIZGuest Feature: Jeff Rasley October 16th, 2025 — 3 PM EST LIVE on Miss Liz’s Platforms TITLE FROM HIMALAYAS TO HUMANITY: The Life and Legacy of Jeff Rasley TAGLINE“Adventure is only the beginning — the real climb is toward compassion.” TOPIC Author, adventurer, and humanitarian Jeff Rasley returns to the Teatime table to share his ongoing journey from the Himalayas to humanity. Through his books, expeditions, and community leadership, Jeff bridges cultures, inspires service, and reminds us that the truest exploration begins within. 50-WORD BIOJeff Rasley is an author, humanitarian, and mountaineer known for his Himalayan expeditions and his founding o...
2025-10-161h 00
The Voice of LeadershipJeff Rasley: Righting Past Ills-Reparations and/or Community Development? (Episode # 401F)
Learning to create and live as a community is difficult when there is a history of oppression and disenfranchisement.
Today Dr. Karen speaks with return guest Jeff Rasley about the responsibility of the United States to Native American Nations.
Listen to discover why community development may be more powerful than reparations, and how local community ownership is important to success.
Jeff is the author of many books including, “America’s Existential Crisis: Our Inherited Obligation to Native Nations.”
His blueprint for working with the Basa people of the Himalayas also h...
2025-10-1458 min
FAB 500 Series | TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®Jeff Rasley: Righting Past Ills-Reparations and/or Community Development? (Episode # 401F)
Learning to create and live as a community is difficult when there is a history of oppression and disenfranchisement.
Today Dr. Karen speaks with return guest Jeff Rasley about the responsibility of the United States to Native American Nations.
Listen to discover why community development may be more powerful than reparations, and how local community ownership is important to success.
Jeff is the author of many books including, “America’s Existential Crisis: Our Inherited Obligation to Native Nations.”
His blueprint for working with the Basa people of the Himalayas also h...
2025-10-1458 minDr. Karen's Podcast Guests | TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®Jeff Rasley: Righting Past Ills-Reparations and/or Community Development? (Episode # 401F)
Learning to create and live as a community is difficult when there is a history of oppression and disenfranchisement.
Today Dr. Karen speaks with return guest Jeff Rasley about the responsibility of the United States to Native American Nations.
Listen to discover why community development may be more powerful than reparations, and how local community ownership is important to success.
Jeff is the author of many books including, “America’s Existential Crisis: Our Inherited Obligation to Native Nations.”
His blueprint for working with the Basa people of the Himalayas also h...
2025-10-1458 minTRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®Jeff Rasley: Righting Past Ills-Reparations and/or Community Development? (Episode # 401F)
Learning to create and live as a community is difficult when there is a history of oppression and disenfranchisement.
Today Dr. Karen speaks with return guest Jeff Rasley about the responsibility of the United States to Native American Nations.
Listen to discover why community development may be more powerful than reparations, and how local community ownership is important to success.
Jeff is the author of many books including, “America’s Existential Crisis: Our Inherited Obligation to Native Nations.”
His blueprint for working with the Basa people of the Himalayas also h...
2025-10-1458 min
The Mind of Sai Marie72 Wisdoms: Advice on Philosophy, Philanthropy and HumanitarianismIn this episode, I interview author Jeff Rasley, as he emphasizes the importance of living life intentionally and creatively, likening it to creating a beautiful work of art. Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Jeff’s work encourages listeners to be mindful of their thoughts, actions, and feelings, and to consciously shape their lives into something beautiful.Learn more at and Connect with Jeff:Basa Village FoundationScientech FoundationJeff...
2025-10-0722 min
Democracy Does: The Civic Power PlaybookEmpowering Communities, Combating Climate Change: A Conversation with Jeff RasleyIn this episode of Democracy Does: The Civic Power Playbook, host Robin Hamilton interviews Jeff Rasley, a lawyer, author, and philanthropist. They discuss the importance of being environmentally responsible, politically active, and how to make an impact on community development.
2025-10-0229 min
Over Coffee® | Stories and Resources from the Intersection of Art and Science | Exploring How to MakScientech Foundation of Indiana: Opening Horizons"Our mission...is to expose kids to STEM and STEAM, and to have those 'aha' moments in (every program we sponsor)," says Scientech Foundation of Indiana President Jeff Rasley.Those programs which they fund, through their grants, include robotics, maker spaces, and a program which actually teaches physics to preschoolers!On their website, the Scientech Foundation states their mission as "supporting education programs in engineering, science, technology, medicine, and related fields", throughout the state.But since he's been on board, Jeff says, the Foundation's...
2025-09-2428 min
Tune In To The Full Audiobook That Keeps Busy Professionals Hooked.Presbyterian vs. Methodist Youth Group Rumble in Pokagon Park by Jeff RasleyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/268370to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Presbyterian vs. Methodist Youth Group Rumble in Pokagon Park
Series: Jack's Coming of Age Series, Book 2
Author: Jeff Rasley
Narrator: Mark Holmes Newton
Format: mp3
Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins
Release date: 08-15-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Romantic Comedy
Publisher's Summary:
Blue-jean cutoffs and bikinis, Top 40s on a transistor radio, rooting for your school’s team, and trading rings with your boyfriend/girlfriend, but also teenage heartbreak and fights between rival schools. On one level, this is a lighthearted story about romance and rivalry among church youth gr...
2025-08-152h 17
Who Gets What?Indiana Towns, More Than Two Hundred, with Jeff RasleyAs part of a retired/covid activity, Jeff Rasley and his wife Alicia visited, photographed, and wrote about more than 200 Indiana towns. Their reports are on his Facebook page, as well as at JeffreyRasley,com. (Kokomo, Marion, Converse, Winona Lake, Clay City, Linton, Lawerenceburg, Tell City, West Baden and Princeton are mentioned.)
2025-07-3126 min
Brushwood Media NetworkPositive Talk with Kevin McDonald and Jeff RasleyPositive Talk with Kevin McDonald and Jeff Rasley
2025-04-2856 min
Positive Talk with Kevin McDonaldPositive Talk with Kevin McDonald and Jeff RasleyPositive Talk with Kevin McDonald and Jeff Rasley
2025-04-2856 min
Voices of Misery PodcastNerd and new friend of the show, Jeff Rasley discuss Religion vs. Spirituality (and more!)Jeff Rasley is the author of GODLESS -- Living a Valuable Life Beyond Beliefs and several articles about religion and spirituality. He has an MDiv from Christian Theological Seminary, and was the valedictorian of his class. He also spent a few years as a leader and preacher within the Presbyterian Church, until he could no longer stand its hypocrisy.
Join us for an engaging conversation as we discuss religion vs spirituality and leave your thoughts in the comment section. There were some technical issues due to our states being under some storms the day of r...
2025-04-071h 04
KRM PodcastE12: Jeff Rasley, President - Basa Village Foundation USA Inc.In this episode:
00:00 - Introduction: KRM Podcast & Jeff Rasley
00:35 - The BASA Village Foundation in Nepal: From Mountaineering to Improving Education & Infrastructure
04:33 - The Evolution of Donors & Fundraising Trends
06:47 - Best Practices for Building & Strengthening Key Relationships: Donors and Beneficiaries
08:48 - Communication Evolution Over the Years: The Impact on Villagers' Lives & Personal Connections
11:29 - Advice for Other Nonprofit Directors: Having Both Your Heart and Mind Involved
12:37 - Final Thoughts; See You In the Next Episode
2025-02-0413 minThe Voice of LeadershipWhy Do People Follow Dictators: A Conversation with Jeff Rasley (Episode # 449F)
Why do people follow dictators? What are the implications for business leaders? Guest Jeff Rasley, the author of fourteen books including “The 72 Wisdoms,” shares his insights and perspectives on how to use wisdom to interrupt the patterns of fascist leaders. Jeff is the President of Basa Village Foundation, Secretary of Scientech Foundation, board member of the Indianapolis Peace and Justice Center, Co-Founder of the Jeff and Alicia Rasley Internship program for the ACLU of Indiana, and a graduate of the Indiana University School of Law and the Christian Theological Seminary. Dr. Karen speaks with Jeff Rasley about the...
2025-01-1456 minDr. Karen's Podcast Guests | TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®Why Do People Follow Dictators: A Conversation with Jeff Rasley (Episode # 449F)
Why do people follow dictators? What are the implications for business leaders? Guest Jeff Rasley, the author of fourteen books including “The 72 Wisdoms,” shares his insights and perspectives on how to use wisdom to interrupt the patterns of fascist leaders. Jeff is the President of Basa Village Foundation, Secretary of Scientech Foundation, board member of the Indianapolis Peace and Justice Center, Co-Founder of the Jeff and Alicia Rasley Internship program for the ACLU of Indiana, and a graduate of the Indiana University School of Law and the Christian Theological Seminary. Dr. Karen speaks with Jeff Rasley about the...
2025-01-1456 minTRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®Why Do People Follow Dictators: A Conversation with Jeff Rasley (Episode # 449F)
Why do people follow dictators? What are the implications for business leaders? Guest Jeff Rasley, the author of fourteen books including “The 72 Wisdoms,” shares his insights and perspectives on how to use wisdom to interrupt the patterns of fascist leaders. Jeff is the President of Basa Village Foundation, Secretary of Scientech Foundation, board member of the Indianapolis Peace and Justice Center, Co-Founder of the Jeff and Alicia Rasley Internship program for the ACLU of Indiana, and a graduate of the Indiana University School of Law and the Christian Theological Seminary. Dr. Karen speaks with Jeff Rasley about the...
2025-01-1456 minFAB 500 Series | TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®Why Do People Follow Dictators: A Conversation with Jeff Rasley (Episode # 449F)
Why do people follow dictators? What are the implications for business leaders? Guest Jeff Rasley, the author of fourteen books including “The 72 Wisdoms,” shares his insights and perspectives on how to use wisdom to interrupt the patterns of fascist leaders. Jeff is the President of Basa Village Foundation, Secretary of Scientech Foundation, board member of the Indianapolis Peace and Justice Center, Co-Founder of the Jeff and Alicia Rasley Internship program for the ACLU of Indiana, and a graduate of the Indiana University School of Law and the Christian Theological Seminary. Dr. Karen speaks with Jeff Rasley about the...
2025-01-1456 min
Teatime with Miss LizTeatime with Miss Liz T-E-A Open Discussion with Jeff Rasley **Get Ready for an Adventurous Episode on Teatime with Miss Liz!** Join us on **October 7th at 3 PM EST** as we welcome back the incredible **Jeff Rasley** for his third visit! This time, he’s here to share insights from his latest book, **” A Hitchhiker Big Adventure.”** Jeff’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Residing along the beautiful White River in Indianapolis with his beloved Alicia and Poppy, he’s an accomplished writer with over **80 feature articles** and **14 books** to his name. His adventurous spirit has led him from hitchhiking across the USA to trekking in the majestic Himalayas...
2024-10-0759 min
Teatime with Miss LizTeatime with Miss Liz T-E-A Open Discussion with Jeff Rasley**Get Ready for an Adventurous Episode on Teatime with Miss Liz!** Join us on **October 7th at 3 PM EST** as we welcome back the incredible **Jeff Rasley** for his third visit! This time, he’s here to share insights from his latest book, **” A Hitchhiker Big Adventure.”** Jeff’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Residing along the beautiful White River in Indianapolis with his beloved Alicia and Poppy, he’s an accomplished writer with over **80 feature articles** and **14 books** to his name. His adventurous spirit has led him from hitchhiking across the USA to trekking in the majestic Himalayas. Beyond his...
2024-10-0759 min
Sh!t That Goes On In Our HeadsSeason 7 Wrap-Up: Breaking Mental Health Stigmas with G-Rex & Dirty SkittlesWelcome to our Season 7 finale! G-Rex and Dirty Skittles look back on an unforgettable season filled with powerful stories, valuable insights, and plenty of laughs. We’re grateful for every incredible guest and the supportive mental health community we’re building together.
Episode Highlights:
Regent opened the season with “fierce conversations,” sharing insights on tackling tough truths.
Laurie showed us how she balances self-care and motherhood, creating mental health safety plans for herself and her daughter.
Andrea offered essential tips for staying mentally strong during a job search after a layoff.
Jeff Rasley inspired us to explore...
2024-09-0326 minSh!t That Goes On In Our HeadsFinding Peace: Jeff Rasley's Approach to Mental WellnessThis week, the fascinating Jeff Rasley joins your hosts, Dirty Skittles and G-Rex. Dive into this chaotic yet insightful circus as Jeff shares his journey from the legal world to adventurous escapades. Jeff, hailing from Indianapolis, takes us through his career as a lawyer, the challenges, and the moral dilemmas he faced, including defending complex criminal cases. He opens up about his struggle with depression and how exercise and adventure became his tools for mental wellness.
Discover the turning points in Jeff's life, such as his midlife crisis that led him to trek the Mount Everest Base...
2024-07-2339 min
Coffee with the DogAmerica’s Existential Crisis - Jeff Rasley EP634Will Rafah be another Wounded Knee? Is the IDF the 7th US Cavalry with more deadly weapons?
My ancestor's personal account of what happened at Wounded Knee in 1890 is strikingly similar to what is happening in Gaza - a battle or a massacre?
His deathbed interview is in my book
https://www.amazon.com/Americas-Exist...
2024-05-211h 53
Backstory SessionsHitchhiking Tales: Jeff RasleyHello Backstory fans! join us for a fun chat where we reminisce about our own hitchhiking tales and have a discussion on life’s unexpected risks.
The episode features our first-ever four-time guest, author Jeff Rasley, a seasoned storyteller whose life mirrors his narratives, sharing captivating details about his hitchhiking experiences.
Experience a thrilling ride through America in winter of 1972 with Jeff in his latest narrative, "Adventure Unleashed: A Hitchhiker’s Big Journey". From encounters with diverse spectrum of characters to learning invaluable life lessons, this episode provides a look into the American hitchhiking culture of t...
2024-04-081h 18
Write or Die ShowWrite or Die Show - Jeff Rasley
Get the book (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4aNGezN
About Jeff
Jeff Rasley is a writer, Himalayan expedition leader, lawyer, writing coach, community activist, and president of the Basa Village Foundation USA and the Scientech Foundation of Indiana. Jeff has authored over 90 feature articles in law, travel, spirituality, politics, and human interest in Newsweek, Chicago Magazine, ABA Journal, and other periodicals. He is the author of 14 books, and has appeared as a featured guest on over 200 podcasts and radio programs.
Follow Jeff
My website: http://www.jeffreyrasley.com/
Amazon Author page: http://www.amazon.com/Jeff-Rasley/e/B004Q3D6...
2024-04-0136 min
Positive Talk Radio740 | Inkspiration: Author Jeff Rasley shares his journey becoming a successful writer!
2024-03-141h 00
Not Quite After MidnightNot Quite After Midnight w/Jeff Rasley & Mark David Gerson - 2024/01/04I would like to thank my wonderful guests, Mark David Gerson & Jeff Rasley, for putting up with my shenanigans and being on the show. We had a conversation that was both entertaining and meaningful.
Jeff is an author, retired attorney, president of 2 foundations - the Basa Village Foundation and the Scientech Foundation of Indiana - and he is a writing coach. He's the one to listen to about doing philanthropy the right way. You can find out more about his books, foundations, and coaching program at his website: http://jeffreyrasley.com
Mark David is a...
2024-02-151h 06
Coffee with the DogIntimacy and And Fictional Hippies - EP529Magda Kay is an intimacy expert, certified Tantra teacher, speaker, and author on a mission to help individuals around the world experience more love, pleasure, and intimacy. For almost a decade, her advice on relationship dynamics has helped countless singles and couples alike live more fulfilling and authentic lives in and outside of the bedroom.
https://magdakay.com/
Jeff Rasley :
The book is a fictional memoir of an 18-year-old hitchhiking across the country in 1972. But it was inspired by the humorous, bizarre, and scary experiences I had hitchhiking from Northern Indiana to Key West and then to New Orleans...
2023-12-222h 50
Catch The Story!"Circus" and "Solitude and Community Lost in Pikey Peak in Nepal," with Randi-Lee Bowslaugh and Jeff RasleyOur first storyteller is Randi-Lee Bowslaugh. She's an author and podcaster, and in "Circus," she tells us about an unexpected circus experience.Find out more about Randi-Lee: www.rbwriting.caAfter Randi-Lee's tale, we shift to Jeff Rasley. His story, "Solitude and Community Lost in Pikey Peak in Nepal," recounts getting lost in the Himalayas.Find out more about Jeff Rasley at: http://www.jeffreyrasley.com
2023-10-1629 min
Not Quite After MidnightNot Quite After Midnight Very Special Episode w/Jeff Rasley - 2023/04/20I would like to thank my wonderful guest, Jeff Rasley, for putting up with my shenanigans and being on the show. We had a conversation that was both entertaining and meaningful.
Jeff is the author of 14 books and President of the Basa Village Foundation and of the Scientech Foundation and teaches a course on Philantrhopy at Butler University. We'll also be learning about "Philanthro-trekking" and what that has meant to Jeff's life. You can learn more about Jeff, and pick up copies of his books, on his website, https://jeffreyrasley.com.
The show is recorded "...
2023-10-1251 min
Teatime with Miss LizTeatime with Miss Liz T-E-A Open Discussion with Returning Guest Jeff Rasley
Afternoon teatime with Miss Liz coming back as a returning guest is the philanthropist Jeff Rasley. Bringing you a new flowing T-E-A on this August 10th 3Pm EST. Live show can be seen on Miss Liz’s YouTube channel below.https://youtube.com/@misslizsteatimesAlso live streaming to multiple platforms and podcast stations and apps.Jeff Rasley lives on the White River in Indianapolis with Alicia and Poppy. His first published writing was poetry in the Hanover College Fine Arts Journal. Over 80 feature articles on law, travel, spirituality, politics, and human interest followed in Newsweek, Chicago Ma...
2023-08-101h 00
Teatime with Miss LizTeatime with Miss Liz T-E-A Open Discussion with Returning Guest Jeff RasleyAfternoon teatime with Miss Liz coming back as a returning guest is the philanthropist Jeff Rasley. Bringing you a new flowing T-E-A on this August 10th 3Pm EST. Live show can be seen on Miss Liz’s YouTube channel below.https://youtube.com/@misslizsteatimesAlso live streaming to multiple platforms and podcast stations and apps.Jeff Rasley lives on the White River in Indianapolis with Alicia and Poppy. His first published writing was poetry in the Hanover College Fine Arts Journal. Over 80 feature articles on law, travel, spirituality, politics, and human interest followed in Newsweek, Chicago Magazine, AB...
2023-08-101h 00
Mission Evolution with Gwilda WiyakaMission Evolution with Gwilda Wiyaka Interviews - JEFF RASLEY - Making a Difference: Support VS InterferenceJeff Rasley is a writer, Himalayan expedition leader, lawyer, writing coach, community activist, and president of the Basa Village Foundation USA and of the Scientech Foundation of Indiana. He also serves on the board of the Indianapolis Peace and Justice Center. Jeff has authored over 90 feature articles in law, travel, spirituality, politics, and human interest in Newsweek, Chicago Magazine, ABA Journal, and other periodicals. He is the author of 14 books, his latest: “Bringing Progress to Paradise: What I got from giving to a mountain village in Nepal”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/miss...
2023-06-2851 min
Sports UntoldSports Untold 126 Jeff RasleyPaul is joined on the 126th edition of the Sports Untold podcast with Jeff Rasley. Jeff is a former University of Chicago football player, he is also the author of 14 books, a poet, philanthropist, educator, activist, and travel guide. A good discussion about sports and other subjects.
2023-05-101h 00Write or Die ShowArtpiece - Jeff Rasley - Depression
Get Jeff's book: https://amzn.to/3M2DHZ2
About Jeff
Jeff Rasley is a writer, Himalayan expedition leader, lawyer, writing coach, community activist, and founder of the Basa Village Foundation. Jeff has authored over 90 feature articles in law, travel, spirituality, politics, and human interest in Newsweek, Chicago Magazine, ABA Journal, and other periodicals. He is the author of 14 books.
Follow Jeff
Website: www.jeffreyrasley.com
Personal Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/jrasley
Facebook publisher site:
https://www.facebook.com/JeffRasleyAndMidsummerBooks/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffrasley
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-rasley/
Goodreads page:
https://www.goodreads.com/aut...
2023-03-3038 min
James Parris EditionJimbo Paris Show #113 – Making Life More Meaningful (Jeff Rasley)“I for years, I've taught them memoir, writing class through the Indiana Writing Center. And sort of most basic message I try to give the students is write what you love. Find something you love and write about it. And you know, because if you're writing, if you're forcing yourself to write about something, and it feels like work, well then, I hope it's a job and you get paid for it.But if it's to create a work of art, to create literature, it should be an act of love.”– Jeff Rasley Welcome to The Ji...
2023-03-1727 min
The Parris PerspectiveJimbo Paris Show #113 – Making Life More Meaningful (Jeff Rasley)“I for years, I've taught them memoir, writing class through the Indiana Writing Center. And sort of most basic message I try to give the students is write what you love. Find something you love and write about it. And you know, because if you're writing, if you're forcing yourself to write about something, and it feels like work, well then, I hope it's a job and you get paid for it.But if it's to create a work of art, to create literature, it should be an act of love.”– Jeff Rasley Welcome to The Ji...
2023-03-1627 minSPS – How To Live A Meaningful LifeHow can you live a meaningful life?How do you balance living for today, planning for the future, and learning from the past? How do you become your highest and best self? In this episode of Superpowers of the Soul, Amorahki chats with Jeff Rasley about his latest book, 72 Wisdoms, a guidebook that covers 72 concerns all thinking people care about that is designed to enhance your spiritual, psychological, and philosophical health. Jeff is a lawyer, author, professor, activist, and president of the Basa Village Foundation as well as the Sci and Tech Foundation of Indiana. Each of the 72 wisdoms are...
2023-03-1142 minTRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®Righting Past Ills: A Conversation with Jeff Rasley About Reparations or Community Development (Episode # 401)Learning to create and live as a community is difficult when there is a history of oppression and disenfranchisement. Today Dr. Karen speaks with returning guest Jeff Rasley about the responsibility of the United States to Native American Nations. Listen to discover why community development may be more powerful than reparations and how local community ownership is important to success. Jeff is the author of many books including, “America’s Existential Crisis: Our Inherited Obligation to Native Nations.” His blueprint for working with the Basa people of the Himalayas also has implications for partnership with US Native Nations, other under...
2023-01-2453 minThe Voice of LeadershipRighting Past Ills: A Conversation with Jeff Rasley About Reparations or Community Development (Episode # 401)Learning to create and live as a community is difficult when there is a history of oppression and disenfranchisement. Today Dr. Karen speaks with returning guest Jeff Rasley about the responsibility of the United States to Native American Nations. Listen to discover why community development may be more powerful than reparations and how local community ownership is important to success. Jeff is the author of many books including, “America’s Existential Crisis: Our Inherited Obligation to Native Nations.” His blueprint for working with the Basa people of the Himalayas also has implications for partnership with US Native Nations, other under...
2023-01-2453 minDr. Karen's Podcast Guests | TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®Righting Past Ills: A Conversation with Jeff Rasley About Reparations or Community Development (Episode # 401)Learning to create and live as a community is difficult when there is a history of oppression and disenfranchisement. Today Dr. Karen speaks with returning guest Jeff Rasley about the responsibility of the United States to Native American Nations. Listen to discover why community development may be more powerful than reparations and how local community ownership is important to success. Jeff is the author of many books including, “America’s Existential Crisis: Our Inherited Obligation to Native Nations.” His blueprint for working with the Basa people of the Himalayas also has implications for partnership with US Native Nations, other under...
2023-01-2453 minTRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®Why Do People Follow Dictators: A Conversation with Jeff Rasley (Episode # 398)Why do people follow dictators? What are the implications for business leaders? Guest Jeff Rasley, the author of fourteen books including “The 72 Wisdoms,” shares his insights and perspectives on how to use wisdom to interrupt the patterns of fascist leaders. Jeff is the President of Basa Village Foundation, Secretary of Scientech Foundation, board member of the Indianapolis Peace and Justice Center, Co-Founder of the Jeff and Alicia Rasley Internship program for the ACLU of Indiana, and a graduate of the Indiana University School of Law and the Christian Theological Seminary. Dr. Karen speaks with Jeff Rasley about the importance of c...
2023-01-1054 minThe Voice of LeadershipWhy Do People Follow Dictators: A Conversation with Jeff Rasley (Episode # 398)Why do people follow dictators? What are the implications for business leaders? Guest Jeff Rasley, the author of fourteen books including “The 72 Wisdoms,” shares his insights and perspectives on how to use wisdom to interrupt the patterns of fascist leaders. Jeff is the President of Basa Village Foundation, Secretary of Scientech Foundation, board member of the Indianapolis Peace and Justice Center, Co-Founder of the Jeff and Alicia Rasley Internship program for the ACLU of Indiana, and a graduate of the Indiana University School of Law and the Christian Theological Seminary. Dr. Karen speaks with Jeff Rasley about the importance of c...
2023-01-1054 minDr. Karen's Podcast Guests | TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®Why Do People Follow Dictators: A Conversation with Jeff Rasley (Episode # 398)Why do people follow dictators? What are the implications for business leaders? Guest Jeff Rasley, the author of fourteen books including “The 72 Wisdoms,” shares his insights and perspectives on how to use wisdom to interrupt the patterns of fascist leaders. Jeff is the President of Basa Village Foundation, Secretary of Scientech Foundation, board member of the Indianapolis Peace and Justice Center, Co-Founder of the Jeff and Alicia Rasley Internship program for the ACLU of Indiana, and a graduate of the Indiana University School of Law and the Christian Theological Seminary. Dr. Karen speaks with Jeff Rasley about the importance of c...
2023-01-1054 min
Let's Just Read72 Wisdoms with Jeff RasleyJeff Rasley is the author of FOURTEEN books; the most recent is 72 Wisdoms is a book of 72 short personal essays based on "wisdom quotes" from sources as diverse as Old Testament proverbs, memorable lines from pop culture, ancient Greek and Buddhist aphorisms, a Beatles song, neuroscience, sports cliches, astrophysics, classic movies, and Quaker values. The topics range from sports, politics, current events, legal issues, philanthropy in Nepal, mountaineering, ordinary concerns of daily life, and the deepest philosophical questions. The people quoted are also a diverse lot, including, for example, Jesus, Muhammad Ali, the Dalai Lama, Betty White, Einstein, Dr. Seuss...
2022-12-1432 min2022-12-0654 min
Wake Up with KCHow learning history, and discovering spirituality, and transforming one's life after trauma.Jeff Rasley is the author of thirteen books; the most recent is A Pickleball SoapOpera: Love, Murder, and Pickleball. He has published numerous articles in academicand mainstream periodicals, including Newsweek, Chicago Magazine, ABA Journal,Family Law Review, The Journal of Communal Societies, and Friends Journal. He is anaward-winning photographer and his pictures taken in the Himalayas and Caribbean andPacific islands have been published in several journals. He has appeared as a featuredguest on over 100 radio and podcast programs.Rasley has engaged in social activism and philanthropic efforts...
2022-11-151h 06
Teatime with Miss LizTeatime with Miss Liz a Update Show on Guest Jeff Rasley New BookJoin us as Miss Liz brings back Jeff Rasley to give you an in-house update on his new book. Jeff was a guest back in May of this year.72 Wisdoms is a book of 72 short personal essays based on "wisdom quotes" from sources as diverse as Old Testament proverbs, memorable lines from pop culture, ancient Greek and Buddhist aphorisms, a Beatles song, neuroscience, sports cliches, astrophysics, classic movies, and Quaker values. The topics range from sports, politics, current events, legal issues, philanthropy in Nepal, mountaineering, ordinary concerns of daily life, and the deepest philosophical questions. The people quoted are also...
2022-11-0719 minSPS – The Unifying Power of ValuesWhat is the unifying power of values? What is the power of a life guided by positive values over programmed beliefs, and what impact can that power have on our shared world? In this episode of Superpowers of the Soul, Amorahki chats with Jeff Rasley about this power as its evidence in the world via his work with the Basa Village Foundation. Jeff, a lawyer, author, professor, and activist, is president of the Foundation, which funds culturally sensitive development in Nepal. They exchanged ideas on the philosophy of living a value-based life and being of service to the world as...
2022-10-2249 min
Grief and Rebirth: Finding the Joy in LifeJeff Rasley: A Millionaire By The Age Of 40 Who Wondered, “Is That All There Is?”Jeff Rasley is a former attorney who is both an author and a public speaker. And Jeff could also be a poster child for Rebirth. He built a successful career in law and business and was a millionaire by the time he was 40. Life was great, and the sports car and Harley were fun. But in his mid-40s, Jeff began to manifest mid-life symptoms. He seemed to need something beyond family, life, career, and financial good fortune. His wife’s answer to “Is that all there is?” suggests that Jeff go trekking in the Himalayas and reconnect with his jo...
2022-05-2556 min
Teatime with Miss LizTeatime with Miss Liz T-E-A Open Discussion with Jeff Rasley Author Photographer PhilanthropistTeatime with Miss Liz joining me for tea is Jeff Rasley an Author sharing on self-awareness journey in life. Is there more than this?May 12th, 3 PM ESTJeff Rasley is the author of thirteen books; the most recent is A Pickleball Soap Opera: Love, Murder, and Pickleball. He has published numerous articles in academic and mainstream periodicals, including Newsweek, Chicago Magazine, ABA Journal, Family Law Review, The Journal of Communal Societies, and Friends Journal.He is an award-winning photographer and his pictures taken in the Himalayas and Caribbean and Pacific islands have been published in several...
2022-05-1259 min
THE Wartime Leadership PodcastEpisode 11: The Resiliency of THE Renaissance Man, Jeff RasleyTHE Wartime Leadership Podcast: The Resiliency of THE Renaissance Man, Jeff Rasley. From leading Himalayan mountaineering and trekking expeditions to kayaking solo through the Micronesian island chain of the South Pacific, Jeff has ALMOST literally done it all. He is a lawyer, fiction and non-fiction author, Seminary graduate, nonprofit director for five organizations, North American hitchhiker, father, husband, and a professor of philanthropy at Butler University.
During this episode, Jeff walks us through his leadership philosophy and how it has developed throughout various changes in his life. He uses his art of storytelling to walk us through the most frightening...
2022-05-1056 min
Let's Just ReadJEFF RASLEY LIVE AND BREAKING OUTRasley has engaged in social activism and philanthropic efforts from an early age. In high school, he co-founded the Goshen Walk for Hunger. In law school, he was an advocate for renters’ rights as the leader of the first rent strike in Indiana, and he served as a lobbyist and president of the Indianapolis Tenants Association.
2022-02-1748 min
The Third Rail with omarMy Guest is Jeff Rasleyst is Jeff Rasley a social activist and author of more than 13 books. he has returned to discuss his book . the book titled polarized . the idea of civilty in the time of Trump
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2022-02-0552 min
Dad Lounge PodcastE114: Jeff Rasley Returns to Put the Lounge Into a PickleWe LOVE having guests return to the Lounge, and this week we have a delightful return! Author and adventurer, Jeff Rasely comes back to hang out with the guys!Jeff hung out in May of 2021, and told great stories of his time in the Himalayas in Nepal and the Basa Village Foundation that he helped form, along with his time swimming with a whale! It was a great time, then, and this time it did NOT disappoint!Shortly after his last visit, Jeff started writing a new book. He finished it and published it, and wanted...
2022-01-251h 12
Pickleball Fire Podcast130: Love, Murder, and Pickleball with Author Jeff RasleyOne thing I never thought I would talk about on a Pickleball podcast is murder. But Jeff Rasley author of the novel A Pickleball Soap Opera: Love, Murder, and Pickleball is my guest today. There is a lot of intrigue both in the interview and novel so let's hear from Jeff.
2022-01-2021 min
The Third Rail with omarAuthor /Social activist Jeff Rasleyhttps://linktr.ee/ThirdRailOmarJeff Rasley's commitment to social activism began in high school when he co-founded the Goshen Walk for Hunger. In law school he fought for renters' rights and organized the first rent strike in Indiana as president of the Indianapolis Tenants Association. As a young lawyer Jeff founded free legal clinics at two inner-city churches in Indianapolis. He was lead counsel on class action suits for prisoners which resulted in the construction of two new jails in Central Indiana. He spent five days working for NOLA Habitat for Humanity post Katrina. Jeff was...
2022-01-181h 03
BHP Book Club - Bookclub meets Podcast!BHP Book Club - Meet Jeff Rasley - S2 E11Jeff is back. He joined the book club in May 1 2021 and been working on his next masterpiece. Today he discusses his twelfth book America’s Existential Crisis: Our Inherited Obligation to Native Nations. You can find all of Jeff's books on Amazon and other online ebook retailers. Jeff's family owns a small publishing company - Midsummer Publishing You can connect with Jeff at http://www.jeffreyrasley.com
Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/Jeff-Rasley/e/B004Q3D6B2?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000
More about Jeff
Jeff Rasley lives on the...
2021-12-1831 min
My Independence ReportJeff Rasley- Author ” America‘s Existential Crisis”
Jeff Rasley lives on the White River in Indianapolis with Alicia and Bandit. His first published writing was melancholic-adolescent poetry in the Hanover College Fine Arts Journal. Over 80 feature articles on law, travel, spirituality, politics, and human interest followed in Newsweek, Chicago Magazine, ABA Journal, and other periodicals. Jeff is the author of eleven books.
Jeff dropped out of college, saved money from factory work, then hitch-hiked across the USA. Money earned on a road crew financed travels in Europe and motorcycling from Indiana to Mexico City. Marriage and kids lessened travel time, but he leads Himalayan...
2021-12-0159 min
The Corporate Life – Billion Dollar Conversations | Cinematic Stories of Tech CEOs, Multimillion-Dollar Entrepreneurs & Celebrities"Is that all there is?"- Dealing with Midlife CrisisSend us a textJeff Rasley is the author of eleven books; the most recent is America’s Existential Crisis: Our Inherited Obligation to Native Nations. On this Episode #10, Jeff is talking about his story of finding fulfillment in his very unique philanthro-trecks as a solution to his mid-life crisis. And I believe most people with high ambition can relate with his inspiring story. Jeff has published numerous articles in academic and mainstream periodicals, including Newsweek, Chicago Magazine, ABA Journal, Family Law Review, The Journal of Communal Societies, and Friends Journal.Jeff...
2021-10-2031 min
Shock Your PotentialPhilantrotrecking - Jeff Rasley“When getting involved in charitable work, find something that you enjoy doing that is helpful to the community.” Jeff Rasley
The one-on-one experiences between people is what builds strong communities. At its core, community is anchored in the belief that people are part of something bigger than themselves, and that they have a right and duty to participate in its progress. His whole life, Jeff Rasley has been part of multiple communities and believes that it is all about experiencing life together by being present and contributing positively.
Jeff Rasley's commitment to social activism began in hi...
2021-10-1233 min
The Journey Is Real"Real People, Real Passions, Real Hearts."Jeff Rasley - Philanthro-Trekking – You have To Get Lost Before You Can Be FoundWhen my guest, Jeff Rasley, first mentioned ‘Philanthro-Trekking,’ I have to admit I was intrigued. The best way to describe it is how he describes his book with the same title: “It’s memoir of suffering, grit, and love of the Himalayas and Basa Village. It is also a travelogue through the Himalayan region and a book about transitioning from a mere adventurer to a committed philanthropist doing culturally sensitive development in the Basa area of Nepal.” Still not sure? Take a listen to enlighten yourself! It will definitely give you something to think about. To learn more about Jeff Rasle...
2021-10-0423 min
Sports UntoldSports & Stuff 34 Jeff RasleyJeff Rasley, who is among other things, an author, philanthropist, retired attorney, former college football player, professor, and Himalayas expedition guide.
Originally aired: October 30th, 2018
2021-09-2427 min
The Tribe BuildersBringing Modernization To Nepal: What Living In The Jungle Can Teach Modern Man With Jeff RasleyThere are many mountains in life, both literally and figuratively. One such mountain that can seem insurmountable is the march of modernization, especially in remote areas such as the Basa village in Nepal. Mitch Russo is joined by the organizer of the Basa Village Foundation, author and mountaineer Jeff Rasley. Jeff talks about his love affair with the Himalayas and mountaineering, and shares how he came to learn about the village of Basa. He also shares his experiences with the creation of the Basa Village Foundation and what lessons he learned in helping the people of this tiny village reac...
2021-07-1931 min
DeconstructedNative Americans: Perhaps Our Most Oppressed MinorityJeff Rasley, a committed philanthropist and social activist, joins T. J. O’Hara, host of Deconstructed, to discuss his new book, America’s Existential Crisis: Our Inherited Obligation to Native Nations. Mr. Rasley, the author of 11 books, describes how he was drawn to examine the plight of Native Americans through two unique family ties as well as a visit to the Black Hills.
Mr. Rasley’s ancestry includes a relative who was in command of K Troop for the 7th Cavalry the day it participated in the Battle of Wounded Knee – one of the largest massacres in our Natio...
2021-06-2330 min
Unlock: This Game-Changing Full Audiobook For Book-Lovers.Godless by Jeff RasleyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/168917to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Godless
Author: Jeff Rasley
Narrator: George Utley
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins
Release date: 06-02-21
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Religion
Publisher's Summary:
The history of religious intolerance and political extremism on the far right and left is bloody. Islamic jihadists, crusading fundamentalists, fascists, and Marxists divide the world into believers and heretics. Their propaganda has persuaded followers to torture and slaughter unbelievers. Godless proposes a cure for the pathology of fanatical religious beliefs and political ideologies.
2021-06-029h 41
Shock Your PotentialA journey to the Mountains - Jeff Rasley“Every time you encounter a different culture a different environment you expand as a human being.” ~ Jeff Rasley
Many of us have different experiences with travel but how many of us have had travel open up a new world, a new you that you never thought existed. In his travel escapades Jeff Rasley encountered a new culture that led him start up a foundation for a community which he encountered whilst travelling.
In this episode we get to vicariously live through his experience and learn how travel can open up avenues you never thought existed.
2021-06-0232 minSavor This Breakthrough Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Godless by Jeff RasleyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/168917to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Godless
Author: Jeff Rasley
Narrator: George Utley
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins
Release date: 06-02-21
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Religion
Publisher's Summary:
The history of religious intolerance and political extremism on the far right and left is bloody. Islamic jihadists, crusading fundamentalists, fascists, and Marxists divide the world into believers and heretics. Their propaganda has persuaded followers to torture and slaughter unbelievers. Godless proposes a cure for the pathology of fanatical religious beliefs and political ideologies.
2021-06-029h 41
Dad Lounge PodcastE84: Jeff Rasley Climbs Up Into the Lounge!This week is YET ANOTHER great conversation that could've gone on for hours! Jeff Rasley (pronounced RACE-lee), came into the Lounge and just dropped SO MANY stories onto the guys! Author of, "You Have to Get Lost Before You Can Be Found: A Memoir of Suffering, Grit, and Love of the Himalayas and Basa Village," Jeff is LOADED to the gills with things to talk about!Jeff, once the head of a small law firm, decided he was going to quit practicing and start a not-for-profit organization to help a tribe in the Himalayas! After visiting a few...
2021-05-181h 19BHP Book Club - Bookclub meets Podcast!Meet Author Jeff RasleyMeet Author Jeff Rasley. Join us as Author Jeff Rasley discusses his eleventh book Anarchist, Republican... Assassin: a political novel. You can find all of Jeff's books on Amazon and other online ebook retailers. Jeff's family owns a small publishing company - Midsomer Publishing.
You can connect with Jeff at http://www.jeffreyrasley.com
Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/Jeff-Rasley/e/B004Q3D6B2?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000
More about Jeff
Jeff Rasley lives on the White River in Indianapolis with Alicia and Bandit. His first pub...
2021-05-0141 min
Becoming The HeroEp. 87: Jeff Rasley | Outrunning an Avalanche & Finding Renewed Purpose & MeaningToday we discuss weeding your garden, outrunning avalanches, and finding more meaning in your life, oh and did I mention outrunning avalanches?Welcome back to the 87th episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.Today I share my conversation with author, lawyer, & trekker Jeff Rasley. You can reach out to Jeff at jeffreyrasley.com where you can find his books and other articles.One thing I liked about today's conversation with Jeff is how he mentioned the three hardest things of his life instead of 1. He saidActualizing himself as a human beingRevitalizing...
2021-02-221h 02
Camden Boyd's The Happiness QuestionBack to the Himalayas with Jeff RasleyBet you weren't expecting us to be back in Nepal so soon! But here we are yet again, this time with Jeff Rasley, a self-proclaimed "Philanthro-trekker", helping improve lives in the tiny village of Basa.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/camden-boyds-the-happiness-question/exclusive-content
2021-02-0132 min
Thingz of That NatureInteresting LifeAuthor and travel extraordinaire Jeff Rasley speaks with Rockshana about living an interesting life being a traveler, author and helping a village in Nepal
2020-09-0331 min
Between SessionsS1 Episode 176 - Interview with Jeffrey Rasley - AuthorJeff Rasley has been organizing and leading Himalaya Trekking since 1998. You can find more about Jeff, author/writing coach/book publisher, at www.jeffreyrasley.com.
Check out Amazon to find one of his many book titles!
2020-08-2435 min
Guru PleaseGiving Back: A Life-Changing Adventure with Jeff RasleyWhen everything looks great on the surface but something is still not right and you don't feel fulfilled, the answer isn't in more stuff or more titles. It's in the quality connections you build and how you contribute. Get the details in this special episode on Guru Please.When Jeff was in his 40s and had a successful career in law, he began having midlife crisis symptoms. He started trekking in the Himalayas to reconnect with his spiritual side, and then led philanthro-treks and wrote about his travels. He believes that a meaningful life is comprised of...
2020-07-2435 min
Inner Strength PodcastEpisode 5On this episode of the Inner Strength podcast we welcome Jeff Rasley. Jeff is the author of ten books and has published numerous articles in academic and mainstream periodicals, including Newsweek, Chicago Magazine, ABA Journal, and many more. He is the founder of the Basa Village Foundation, president of the Indianapolis Scientech Club, and currently serves as a director for five nonprofit corporations. Jeff shares his stories and his thought behind his most current book, "You have to get lost before you can be found." This episode is a fun conversation about creating a positive life. To learn more about...
2020-07-2300 minThe Voice of LeadershipFrom Millionaire to Mountaineer: Reflections on Life Balance from Jeff RasleyWhat do you do when you achieve the American dream of success in business, millions in the bank, a wonderful spouse, great children, and early retirement possible, though something is still missing and you are not fulfilled or happy? Listen to today’s podcast as Dr. Karen interviews guest Jeff Rasley to hear how he found …
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2020-06-3032 minDr. Karen's Podcast Guests | TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®From Millionaire to Mountaineer: Reflections on Life Balance from Jeff RasleyWhat do you do when you achieve the American dream of success in business, millions in the bank, a wonderful spouse, great children, and early retirement possible, though something is still missing and you are not fulfilled or happy? Listen to today’s podcast as Dr. Karen interviews guest Jeff Rasley to hear how he found …
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2020-06-3032 minTRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®From Millionaire to Mountaineer: Reflections on Life Balance from Jeff RasleyWhat do you do when you achieve the American dream of success in business, millions in the bank, a wonderful spouse, great children, and early retirement possible, though something is still missing and you are not fulfilled or happy? Listen to today’s podcast as Dr. Karen interviews guest Jeff Rasley to hear how he found …
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2020-06-3032 min
Between SessionsS1 Episode 132 - Interview with Jeffrey Rasley - AuthorJeff Rasley has been organizing and leading Himalaya Trekking since 1998. You can find more about Jeff, author/writing coach/book publisher, at www.jeffreyrasley.com.
Check out Amazon to find one of his many book titles!
2020-06-0924 min
Inspire Vision PodcastYou Have to Get Lost To Be foundSo often we find ourselves in a "mid-life crisis", which can happen at any time in our lives when we discover our lives are out of balance. Perhaps we are focusing in one or two areas to the neglect of other equally important areas.I am pleased to have Jeff Rasley, author, philanthropist, and adventurer on the show. Jeff will share with us his journey as he climbed Mount Everest, and got involved with a wonderful community within Basa, India, and learned great lessons from his friends in Basa.Dr Doug Radio Radio Show is broadcast live...
2020-05-0749 min
Grief and Rebirth: Finding the Joy in LifeJeff Rasley: A Millionaire By The Age Of 40 Who Wondered, “Is That All There Is?”Jeff Rasley is a former attorney who is both an author and a public speaker. And Jeff could also be a poster child for Rebirth. He built a successful career in law and business and was a millionaire by the time he was 40. Life was great, and the sports car and Harley were fun. But in his mid-40s, Jeff began to manifest mid-life symptoms. He seemed to need something beyond family, life, career, and financial good fortune. His wife’s answer to “Is that all there is?” suggests that Jeff go trekking in the Himalayas and reconnect with his journe...
2020-03-1856 min
Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health | Weight Loss, Energy, Natural Medicine, Hormones23 | Suffering, Grit, and Love of the Himalayas with Jeffrey RasleyThe Go-To Holistic Health Podcast for Christian Women Who Want to Increase Energy! Blubrry Nominated Favorite Woman Podcaster! Ranked in the Best 20 Christian Health Podcasts!
This exclusive interview features, Jeff Rasley, discussing his most recent work, “You Have to Get Lost Before You Can Be Found: A Memoir of Suffering, Grit, and Love of the Himalayas and Basa Village.” Jeff shares his life experiences in the Himalaya’s and highlights the importance of why connecting with others through service in our communities matters. He has published numerous articles in academic and mainstream periodicals, including Newsweek, Chicago Magazine, ABA Jo...
2020-02-1836 min
The Nobody Guide to Life: Personal Growth and Spirituality Tips and Tools You Can Use Right NowE58 Int. Trekking, Tragedy, and True Giving with Philanthrotrekker Jeff RasleySometimes out of tragedy, we find hope and purpose. For adventurer Jeff Rasley, a tragedy and narrow escape during a mountaineering expedition in Nepal changed his life forever, leading him to shift his spiritual and psychological perspective and to found the Basa Village Foundation to provide support and opportunities in a remote Nepalese village.
Jeff shares his journey and talks about the profound shifts that happened during what he calls his “midlife crisis” in a way he never expected. Jeff has gone from a career in the law, to the Himalayas, to writing, and to a new way...
2019-06-0926 min
Hashing Out the LawInto the HimalayasOn this episode our guest is Jeff Rasley. Jeff had a successful law practice for 30 years. At the age of 55 he left law to organize and lead Himalayan expeditions, write, teach, and pursue nonprofit endeavors . Jeff is the author of ten books, and an award-winning photographer. His pictures have been published in several journals. Jeff is the founder and former president of the Basa Village Foundation USA, which raises money for culturally sensitive development work in the Basa area of Nepal. He currently serves as president of Scientech, which promotes science education. (Recorded 11/14/18)
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2018-11-2827 min
Mature Preneurs Talk with Diana Todd-BanksJEFF RASLEY Talks About The Intriguing Cure He Took For His Mid Life Crisis – To Take A Hike On The Other Side of The World & Combine Adventure Travel With Culturally Sensitive Development Work In Remote Himalayan Villages - Mature Preneurs TalkJeff Rasley left his successful law practice of 30 years to take a hike! His wife knew he was as an avid adventure traveller in his earlier life and when he began manifesting mid-life crisis symptoms she suggested he go take a hike on the other side of the world. The cure suggested by his wife was to go trekking in the Himalayas on the Mt. Everest Base Camp Trail at the age of 42. Trekking the Himalayas as therapy seemed to work. Taking up Himalayan Mountaineering and solo sea kayaking he wrote several articles about those experiences from a spiritual/psyc...
2018-06-1632 min
Anastassia Zinke and Guests"God is Everywhere or Nowhere: Learning from the Rai People of Basa, Nepal" by Jeff RasleySpecial guest Jeff Rasley will describe the development of the Basa Village Foundation and what he has learned about creating a meaningful life from the Rai people of Basa village, Nepal. Jeff Rasley is the author of ten books; the most recent is "Polarized! The Case for Civility in the Time of Trump." He is the author of over 80 published articles. Rasley practiced law for thirty years in Indianapolis and was admitted to the US Supreme Court Bar. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago, Indiana University School of Law, and Christian Theological Seminary...
2018-01-3000 min
Spiritual FizzMount Kilimanjaro / Cultural Advocate Jeff Rasley / Talking TreesThe largest mountain in the African continent rises strikingly and is revered by its local people. Our featured guest, Jeff Rasley is the president of the Basa Village Foundation, which funds culturally sensitive development in Nepal. He also teaches the philosophy of philanthropy. Reflect about the sense of spiritually communicating with trees. Learn about upcoming mindful events and spiritual observances including Imbolc and Vasant Panchami. Show Segments Intro: 00:00 Spiritual Reflection: Talking Trees: 01:18 Spiritual Events and Observances: Imbolc and Vasant Panchami: 03:30 Spiritual Places: Mount Kilimanjaro: 05:18 Featured Guest: Cultural Advocate, Jeff Rasley: 07:50 Outro: 28:00 Our Featured Guest Jeff R...
2018-01-2100 minSPU – Can One Man Change the World?Many have wondered if they have the power to change the world, but few explore how they would do it. In this episode of SuperPower Up!, we chat with Jeff Rasley who embodies the notion that absolutely one man can change the world. Jeff discusses how his work with the Boss Village Foundation helped [...]
2017-12-2230 min
Listen to Best Sellers Audiobooks in Nonfiction, PoliticsPolarized! The Case for Civility in the Time of Trump Audiobook by Jeff RasleyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/1037/to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.
Title: Polarized! The Case for Civility in the Time of Trump
Subtitle: An Experiment in Civil Discourse on Facebook
Author: Jeff Rasley
Narrator: Gregg Robinson
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
Language: English
Release date: 12-15-17
Publisher: Midsummer Books
Genres: Nonfiction, Politics
Publisher's Summary:
In a culture of outrage and siloing, social media is the go-to place to attack and to hide. Users rant and vent, and they huddle in like-minded silos. Social media encourages impulsive and angry responses to tweets or posts that...
2017-12-166h 13
I Want To KnowIWTK Jeff Rasley: From Lawyer to Mount EverestJeff Rasley joins the show to tell his motivational tale of going from mid-life crisis to head of a truly great nonprofit organization. After 30 years of successful law practice, Jeff's wife kicked him out of the house and made him go on an adventure. He took his forced excursion and trekked up Mount Everest and along the way connected with the Nepalese villagers and is helping to better their lives without forcing western culture on them. On the podcast we discuss his background in law, his mid-life crisis, how climbing inspired his life and writing, the destruction from the April 2015...
2015-12-301h 04